US Bridges

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of 26th Ave · Structure no. ADA37N-028.4094

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3 MI N of 26th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.75713, -104.35821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2021)
Projected traffic57 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.